Of all of the Hollywood actresses, Jennifer Aniston surely faces the most scrutiny over her love life.

And since breaking up with ex Brad Pitt in 2005, the silver screen beauty has been linked to a number of leading men – the latest being Cougar Town actor Josh Hopkins.

But reports of a romance with the TV hunk are wide of the mark. According to the 40-year-old, the recent dinner he enjoyed with Jen was just a meal between pals.

"No, no, we're just friends – just friends having dinner," he told People magazine. "There's a lot less friends I'd less rather go to dinner with!"

Addressing the reports that romance might be on the cards, Josh added: "There are worse people to be in a rumour with."

Since being linked to the American star, Jen has reportedly been spotted out with Harry Morton – the 29-year-old ex of Lindsay Lohan – although there has been no official word on the state of their relationship.